Les Fradkin: Guestbook
Ann Fradkin-Hayslip
December 25, 2009
I remember seeing you in Beatlemania; I was a college student at the time and showed the securtiy guard my driver's license in the hope that I could get back stage.
I still remember the show and your performance as first-rate!
--wonder if we are related....
JAMES BROGAN
July 27, 2009
HI! LES I DO NOT KNOW IF YOU REMEMBER ME BUT I PLAYED BASS AND 12 STRING FOR YOU WITH THE THORTON,FRADKIN, AND UNGER BAND.THOUGHT I'D SAY HELLO AND TELL YOU .YOU SOUND GREAT. I'M STILL GIGGING MOSTLY BASS. ANYWAY BE WELL! JB
John NELSON
June 24, 2009
Huge Dylan and Byrds fan. Love your covers...especially "Just Like A Woman" When are you coming to Houston?
Les Fradkin
May 27, 2009
"Baroque Rocks!", my new Ztar album, is now available for preview and purchase at amazon.com
It's a blend of Progressive neo classical rock and baroque music featuring Vivaldi, Handel, Bach and new composers. If you like Yes, Yngwie Malmsteen, ELO, Vivaldi, Steve Vai and great Baroque music, this is for you.
Les Fradkin
http://www.lesfradkin.com
http://www.myspace.com/lesfradkin
http://www.airplaydirect.com/lesfradkin
http://www.amazon.com/Baroque-Rocks/dp/B002BB0VDM/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1243448154&sr=1-10
1. The Myth of El Cid
2. Handel Rocks
3. All The King's Men
4. Spring (from Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons")
5. Summer (from Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons")
6. Autumn (from Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons")
7. Winter (from Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons")
8. Classical Gas
9. Canon In D
10. Air On A G String
11. Baroque and Roll
12. Anthem For All Nations
Les Fradkin
May 14, 2009
"Baroque Rocks!" will be available on iTunes sometime in the next few weeks. For a preview:
Try the Les Fradkin MySpace Page at:
http://www.myspace.com/lesfradkin
and/or the Les Fradkin Airplay Direct page at:
http://www.airplaydirect.com/lesfradkin
Jim Hunt
May 14, 2009
You ROCK Les! I've been collecting solo works from all fmr. BM alumni. You surpass ALL by FAR!!!
I can't wait man! Baroque Rocks? -sounds like an interesting idea? When Les, WHEN???
Les Fradkin
May 13, 2009
Thank you one and all for your kind compliments.
My new album "Baroque Rocks!" featuring my Ztar will be available shortly.
Les
Mack Beyers
May 13, 2009
Hey les,
Just wondering if your ever going to do another album of surf instrumentals (ala; Get Wet)...Any Idea when I can "Get Wet" again? Get Wet 2??
Love you bro!
Jim Hunt
May 13, 2009
You are FANTASTIC man! So innovative. Have you ever jammed with Jeff Beck. He could learn from YOU, brother! Keep 'em coming!
Pasquale Ramierez
May 12, 2009
LES FRADKIN YOUARE GREAT PERFROMER ZTAR HAVE CHANGE MY LIFE I PLAY ALSO AND MY HOPE IS TO PLAY LIKE YOU LES FRADKIN. I LIVE IN CHILE AND THE BEATLES VERY POPULAR HERE. I HOPE SEE THEM SOON.
Judy Worth
January 3, 2009
yeah yeah yeah....I remember Beatlemania and doing a gig with you for a Beatlefest show...along with other gigs...a blast from your past Les...signed: your old female drummer from NYC....
Judy
yujtikreew
November 17, 2008
Very nice site. I enjoy your webcam the most. Beautiful scenery! Keep up the great work.
Jan Stephens
October 22, 2008
Man Strat Heaven is cool. Wish i had a copy to play on my radio show here in Sonoma Cty Ca. Krcb.org
Alan Katz
October 7, 2008
Just heard "Everything is Wrong" - It IS eerie that it was recorded only 5 years ago.
It so faithfully captures the sound of the 80's.
los jets
August 15, 2008
GREETINGS
gabriel villuendas
August 15, 2008
FROM,ZARAGOZA OF SPAIN,FANS MUSIC
Marc
June 5, 2008
Hey Les, When you going to get back to some saltwater music and Get Wet again?
Denise Fradkin
June 2, 2008
Just trying to work out whether we are related or not?
I am from the Fradkin family in Austrlia whose grandparents came from Herzon Ukraine
Lorin Ricker
April 24, 2008
Hi, Les -- Listening to you now on Castle Rock Radio, with "my boss Hoss" and friends! Great work, great show -- We gave your appearance on Rock Topics our best plug on our own show this morning! Hope we meet up at the Station soon! ...Lorin
Dixie & Lorin Ricker
show hosts, "Get Your Life Back"
www.CastleRockRadio.com
Thursdays, 11:00am MT
Lee Gaskins
April 6, 2008
Great album Les. Just added my favorable review of `One Link between Them,' on my progsite.
http://progrock.homestead.com/LesFradkinreview.html
You are an amazing talent. Keep up the fantastic work! Cheers, lee
Des Trimmingly
March 28, 2008
I like show about Beatles too, also vere nice! I am agree with You that guitar is now vere not fashionbel.
Les Fradkin
March 27, 2008
Des, Glad you love the music. I was once in Beatlemania- a Broadway show about the Beatles. Just to be accurate.
Les
Les Fradkin
March 13, 2008
"One Link Between Them" is released!
See the News and Product pages.
Les
Les Fradkin
January 21, 2008
Well Paul, I still treasure my old guitars and still use them on all my recordings. The Ztar is another color in my palette and I'm enjoying the challenge of creating something new and fresh.
Les
Paul (again!!)
January 19, 2008
Part II;
a Ztar, surge protector, power mac, usb cable, 32 band equalizer, and a DI box, they wouldn't have to deal with this anymore...USELESS are the guitars of old...in fact, I've been using alot of my "cheaper" guitars as firewood in my cabin upstate; the other day when my dog (bongo) knocked my 1956 Gibson Les Paul (in mint condition) on the ground outside the patio onto the cement floor...I laughed, and said "Good riddance!"
LONG LIVE THE Z-TAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Paul
Paul
January 19, 2008
Hey MAN!!!
I see your Z-tar'in it now-a-days? but I must ask, SHOW ME THE JANGLE!!! In 1980 when Paul Mcarty recorded McCartney II there was a definite backlash from die hard fans regarding the fact that he was using alot of synthesised sounds on that particular record...and I must say after hearing your "new" Z-tar sounds I was extremely DISAPPOINTED....that there weren't more tracks on the album!!!! Listening to the Ztar makes me think i've just wasted my last 35 years playing those cumbersome "real" guitars...the tuning, the strings, the hassle....you've shown me that the tired and outdated "analog" guitar is simply not up to todays professional music making standards.
My guitar playing buddies laugh at me when I bring my mac, inteface, Z-tar, cords, power pack, surge protector, headphones, gig bag, signal processor, DI box, external graphic 32 band equalizer (for making a clean signal from the computer out), and usb cables to Jam with...but I have to laugh every time one of them has to "tune" or even "replace a string". I think to myself, if only they had
Les Fradkin
November 13, 2007
Merch for Christmas... Comin' right up!
Les
Gracy
October 27, 2007
Lester!!!! (if I may call you that!!) I'm literally minutes away from ordering guitar revolution soley based on what I have heard on the website!!! :) ;) but I just had one question to ask, (ya married??!!) no no, silly me haha but in all seriousness, Have you ever thought about doing a reunion album with mitch, joe, and justin!!!! just(in)....forgive the punny pun ;), just a thought seed to plant deep inside ya head!!!
off to yoga class, I can almost kiss my tushy!! (haha, just joshin' ya...its an old yoga joke haha or "yolk"..as we in the "biz" like to call it (biz being short for "business", or enterprise)
-G
ps, wheres the merch!!! gimme some merch!!!
Chip!!!
October 9, 2007
MY GOD, I've been listening to the Guitar Revolution and all I can say is that Les Didn't diss-apoint!!!
there are things on here that lennon and harrison themselves are turning over in their graves in, cause they can't keep from grooving to the beat!!!
the addition of tambourine to particular songs (noteably "I am the walrus") really gives a flowing feel to the Beatles formerly choppy and unforgiving version of the song (I always preffered U2's cover of it)
you've out done yourself!!!!!! :) :) when's the next one come out? I hope before christmas (am I thinking stocking stuffers? oh yes, I am)
Chip
Les Fradkin
September 26, 2007
Merchandise canbe reached thru the "Buy" link on the left. From there, you can find CD's at CD Baby and downloads at many stores like iTunes, Rhapsody, AOL, etc.
Les
rufus brentwood
September 26, 2007
yo! just got here from ur myspace...and i am really disappointed......that I cant seem to find any merchandise!
rufus
p.s.... ive started making my 12 string students learn jangleholic....once the complete it, they are awarded a custom fradkin pick! with your face on it!!
Lemme Harski
September 16, 2007
Hello, My friend told me about your website and I've been looking at it daily since about last week or so. Until I found that you have a new album coming out!! After hearing the free clips that I downloaded from your myspace on windows clip recorder I just can't wait for more...so gimme more!!! :) anyhow, keep it up!!
lemm
jak thaner
September 16, 2007
Hey Les! Great to see the guestbook is backup. I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of Guiter Revolution!! The tracks listed are some of my personal and impersonal favorites, and i nearly came when i saw them! Im sure you will impress as always
Les Fradkin
July 8, 2007
Thanks for your comment Martin. I also have a Danelectro 6/12 doubleneck. I use it occasionally for recording.
Martin Neff
July 8, 2007
Hey Les:
Love your music, like your choice of guitars, I play some of the same guitars, namely the Casino, Vm 10, and Vm 65, my 12 string choice is a Danelectro DC 12 though.
Thanks For The Music
Les Fradkin
June 18, 2007
John & Tim, thanks for entering in the Guestbook! You guys are really gonna love "12." Jangle Pop deluxe and IMHO, a very exciting version of "I Know You Rider." As for 7 string, what do I do with the other five? :-)
Les
John
June 17, 2007
hey les, have you ever explored the possibility of the 7 string guitar? I knew a friend who tuned the lowest string to a G and moved the G string around to pull out some really dirty licks....definitely a cool tip!
-John
p.s cannot wait to get a copy of 12!!!
Tim Rodson
June 17, 2007
A Jangle a day keeps the 6 string away!!
Les Fradkin
June 17, 2007
Tom, what a nice idea. If I did that, it would have to be different than the one Roger McGuinn put out. A good idea. I'll look into that.
Les
Tom Foster
June 17, 2007
Hi Les
Have you ever given any thought to doing a 12 String Rick instructional CD/ DVD I for one would love it.Keep up the great work
Peace,
Tom Foster
Les Fradkin
June 12, 2007
What makes a Jangleholic? Compression. And lots of practice. And more practice. Les
frank
June 7, 2007
Les !!! You the closest tihng ive heard to a beatle in lonng time!! i play a 12 string rick also, what makes a jangleholic?
Les Fradkin
June 7, 2007
Yes, the "D" Chord does have maximum jangle.
Les
david
June 7, 2007
hey proffesor!
i find that the D chord is the chord with the most jangle. how about you?!
Les Fradkin
June 6, 2007
I'm not a "Beatle." I'm a Jangleholic.
Thanks for writing in the guestbook!
Les
penny
June 5, 2007
once a beatle always a beatle, do you remeber me ?????????
Jeffrey (from NY)
June 3, 2007
Hi Les,
I probably should have signed your guestbook 2 months ago in April when I purchased your newest CD Album 'Pepper Front To Back' via CD-Baby. Love the album! Of course I have 3 of your other cd albums also - all great of course!!!
Jeff Harris
May 23, 2007
Nice to see you're keeping fresh, old friend (30 years now!) Gimme a call sometime! Same numbers, or it's on my web site.
Jeff www.jeffharris.com
Ken
May 21, 2007
OMG!!!!!! IM SOOOOO HAPPY RIGHT NOW!!
:)
-KEN!!!
Les Fradkin
May 21, 2007
Merchandise will shortly be made available at a special online store. Details to follow within a couple of days!
Les
dave tinloff
May 20, 2007
hey les! saw you once back in the day, what a great show! i just love the effects on your new album, man. One question- where can i get some Les Fradkin merchandise i.e. shirts, bumper stickers?
-D
izzy
May 11, 2007
you are an inspiration. i have never heard better tone in my life an the playing is extravigant. the vib you give makes chills "under the covers" punn intended. great work i truly must say i am a hard fan literally -izzy
Les Fradkin
May 7, 2007
Kyle, the board is set up at:
http://lesfradkin.proboards106.com/
See you there!
Les
Les Fradkin
May 6, 2007
Ken,
Leave your Rick in it's original color. Fireglo is an easier resell than blueburst. However, blueburst is a pretty color. Buy a second one in blue!
Les
Les Fradkin
May 2, 2007
In response to your equipment questions:
The 12-string I use most frequently is a Rickenbacker 360/12 v64 model with Rick strings (.010-.042) - a very nice shade of Fireglo. I also occasionally use an Epiphone Riviera Elitist 12-String electric. Same gague strings.
As far as guitar synthesis goes, I use a Fender Roland Ready Stratocaster and Wilson Bros VM-10 Ventures Stratocaster with Roland GK-2A Synth Pickup with Fender 150 Nickel Plated strings (.009-.042). Roland VG-8EX with my own custom patches triggered from Roland GK-2A Pickup Vox Tone Lab (for the guitar side) Digitech Brian May Red Special Pedal for some distorted sounds The cable is the 13 pin cable one uses with Roland gear.
I do not record with amps since the Roland and Vox already have very good amp simulators in them. The Guitar synthesizers are: Roland GR33 and Roland GR-1 I also use a Roland GI-20 GK MIDI Interface to talk to my software instruments which are: Arturia Moog Modular V Arturia Brass Native Instruments Reaktor GMedia Music M-Tron Ableton Live Various Plugins in Logic Pro 7 Thanks for listening! Best, Les
Elwood jones
April 25, 2007
yo les!
ya see my boi, (jamal) and I we come straight out the hood and grew up on the classics (too live crew, puff daddi, icecube.) and our girl rai-rai showed us some o' yo shit...all i gotta say is that your groove is PUMPIN'! I just cant get enough of that sweetass rhythm and bass you got in all your songs
keep on pumpin
PEACE
-Elwood "Skeeter on the streeter" Jones
jamal ledroy
April 25, 2007
hey les whats shakin?
i gotta say, man, despite my usaul music preference of gangster rap and electronica, you have really turned me on to some new shtuff! i thoroughly enjoy what youve done with napoleons ghost, i thought they were coming to take ME away! hehe.
i now think that i will venture to explore the tones of your rad 12 string bass.
love the work les, keep it cominG!
-jamal
Ken
April 23, 2007
I agree with the last poster, Charlie. And I would also like to add that I believe you calling yourself a 70s pop legend is a travesty!....and an understatement! the massive amounts of work I've heard and seen throughout the years with the Fradkin name on it is simply astonishing and I love it all. Whether im 'getting wet' while listening to "jangleholic" or even just getting "under the covers" to one of your albums (please excuse the puns mr. Fradkin!) I always have to smile, and to top it off...many of the album covers themselves are simply works of art (for a guitar geeker like me!) Whether it be you holding a Rickenbacker or a Wilson Bros. I always can't wait to see what axe you have next on your cover...and as for your abilities as george (I saw you a number of years ago at the Badonkadonk auditorium in NY)All I have to say is....
YOU CAN'T SPELL "BEATLES" WITHOUT "LES"!!
one of your biggest fans (literally!)
-Ken
charlie
April 19, 2007
Everybody get wet!
this is the shout that my middle school band ensemble gave before we performed some of the wonderful tracks from the album Get Wet at our spring concert. im in seventh grade and absolutly love your surf rock instrumentals!! they always bring a fradkin smile to my face! my band conduncter was especially impressed when i brought in Get Wet for him to listen to, as i already could play most of the album on my clarinet. i have to say the audience just looved your sound!!
les you are one of my favorites and i will always look up to you
-charlie
p.s. amazing work with popper front to back!
Jen
April 19, 2007
Boy Les, you've come a long way! I met you once in the late 70s while you were still being a beatle! Heard some of your clips online and I plan on ordering your last few original albums
thanks!
Jen
PS. I can't wait to be a jangleholic and get under the covers with you! (those are the two im ordering! haha)
Suki udik
April 8, 2007
A man whom sold me a Rickenbacker 12-string electric guitar turned me onto your music, you are very good sir.
-Suki
zachary harski
April 8, 2007
wow les! i have been a fan of yours since the broadway days and it has been a pleasure to hear your phenominal work ever since! youve made me a jangleholic, and ive gone to the beach and under the covers, but this new album takes me places i never thought music could. your use of the roland guitar synth and the wilson bros ventures is simply mesmerizing! my only hope is too hear more jangle in the future, and i look forward to countless hours of enjoyment with pepper front to back. Rock on Les!!!!!! love ya man
call me-856 357-2993
Teddy Fendt
April 8, 2007
Dude, Smile a little smile for me!
love you dawg!
-Ted
Robert Fini
April 7, 2007
listening to some of the clips of Popper front to back. and all i have to say is, who needs words! Rock on!
-Robert
Kathy Boyer Bray
April 2, 2007
Hi Les! My father Robert Boyer worked for your father, Milton Fradkin for years at Apparel Processing Corp. and I have met your father twice and kept in contact with him over the years. I remember he gave me your 1st solo single "Song Of A Thousand Voices" and I loved it!!! Had lost contact about you until my niece, Brandy, went to CA last week and saw your Mom and Dad. She brought home pics and it was great!! They looked so good. Just thought I'd try and look you up on the internet and surprise!! I found you. Can't wait to get your new release "Pepper Front & Back" coming out today!!! Hope this finds you doing great and good luck with your new release!! Love, Kathy
LINDY
March 6, 2007
IT WAS AN HONOR TO WORK WITH YOU- ALL THE BEST AND A WARM HELLO TO LORETTA-
LINDY
& BOBBY VALLI
Madeline Hannan
November 3, 2006
Dear Les: What a great web site. Thanks for sending it to me. It's always good to hear from you. I hope you get an opportunity to come back to Long Island N.Y in the not too distant future, as we miss you here. My best to you Madeline
otecotec155
October 4, 2006
SUPER!!!!!
Christian
September 25, 2006
I met Les over at the "Byrdmaniax" Yahoo! group, and it's been a real pleasure. Not only has he played on many of my "Wonder Years" songs, his credentials, experience, etc. in this industry are most impressive. And of course, the same goes for his talent! Quite a career, and a very nice guy. Best, Christian
Dr. Matt
September 23, 2006
What an incredible surprise to run into you at the recent baseball game! And to learn of your background and musical contribtions.
I wish you the best of continued success.
Thanks for introducing yourself to me!
Joel Peresmik
August 2, 2006
Hi Les Back in the early 70's you were a guest on a local Long Island talk show called The Richard Hall Show. I was the talent coordinator who signed you for the gig. When you were signed to do Beatlemania we spoke for the last time. Its been great catchuing up on your career. Email me if you have a chance. It would be great hearing from you. I hope you remember the good old days
Dorothy
January 26, 2006
I say briefly: Cool! useful information. excellent site.
ed matzenik
December 14, 2005
read about you in ngd. greetings from another beatles and instro fan. i saw the beatles in '64 three times. i'll buy one of your cds one day, but i'm new to computers and don't know how to send money yet. cheers ed
Terry
September 9, 2005
Saw you back in the day at the blackstone theater in Chicago! Still have the program do you know where I can get Beatlemania on dvd??
Thanks for the inspiration for all the "Beatles within"
and moved on to more impersonations!
Terry James
www.terryjames.info